Deck builders in Rathdrum
Decks for a fast-growing prairie town northwest of Coeur d'Alene, where many homes are new and open to the wind.
Rathdrum sits at the foot of Rathdrum Mountain, part of the Selkirk range, at about 2,215 feet. The city grew from 6,826 residents in 2010 to 9,211 at the 2020 census, roughly 35 percent, and much of the town is newer housing. Its name came in 1881 from a village in County Wicklow, Ireland, after the original name, Westwood, was already taken in the territory.
Common jobs in Rathdrum
- Adding a first deck to a new-construction home
- Composite decks for households that don't want yearly upkeep
- Shade over decks with little tree cover
- Privacy railings and screens between neighboring yards
Digging in prairie gravel
Rathdrum sits over the Rathdrum Prairie aquifer, whose gravel, cobbles and boulders were left by Ice Age floods, according to Idaho DEQ. That ground drains well, but footing holes can turn up large rock. Builders who work here plan for it when they schedule digging.
Who handles deck permits?
The City of Rathdrum has its own building department. According to PermitMint's summary, attached decks need a permit even if they're under 30 inches tall, because the ledger connection is structural, and taller decks need structural plans. Homes outside city limits fall under Kootenai County.
Common questions
Can I add a deck to my new Rathdrum home?
Usually. Check your HOA rules if you have them, and have the builder confirm the permit with the City of Rathdrum or Kootenai County.
Do you cover Rathdrum and the surrounding prairie?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a builder who serves it.
Services in Rathdrum
- Custom wood decksNew decks on below-frost footings, from a simple back-door platform to a tall deck over a hillside.
- Composite and PVC deckingLow-upkeep boards for new decks, or re-decking an existing frame that's still sound.
- Deck repair and replacementFix rotted boards, failing ledgers and heaved footings, or replace a deck that's past saving.
- Railings and stairsNew or replacement guards in wood, aluminum, cable, glass or composite, and stair runs with solid landings.
- Covered decks and pergolasPergolas and full roofs over new or existing decks, framed for North Idaho snow.
Nearby areas
Spongy boards, a loose rail, or a lake-view deck you keep putting off?
Call and a local deck builder will talk through what your deck needs next.